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Hello everyone i just bought my rims and would like to lower it now but i am a little confused on what would be best to keep the ride closest to stock. Would just putting lowering springs in with a 1.5 inch drop front and .8 inch drop back be good or should i just buy a good pair of coilovers. would appreciate any imput
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That means that the wheel itself is now flush with the outer fender if my calculations are correct.....yikes!
Posted these up in the Gold/Bronze rims thread, but figured i'd post them in here since I had some many questions about them in here before buying them lol...
Raze R74 Rims:
18x8.5 Front (+35)
18x9.5 Rear (+35)
Federal SS595 Tires:
235/40-18 Front
265/35-18 Rear
As far as I can tell, the rear fenders will need to be rolled or shaved... Haven't had a chance to drive the car yet with them on as it's at my parents place 1000kms away from me... Got them to take some pics after mounting them
Raze R74 Rims:
18x8.5 Front (+35)
18x9.5 Rear (+35)
Federal SS595 Tires:
235/40-18 Front
265/35-18 Rear
As far as I can tell, the rear fenders will need to be rolled or shaved... Haven't had a chance to drive the car yet with them on as it's at my parents place 1000kms away from me... Got them to take some pics after mounting them
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Mazdaspeed springs
Front: +40 9.5x19
Rear: +40 8.5x19
KONIG Afterburners
http://www.tiredealersites.com/konig...ails&wid=27959
[Going to probably powder coat all black]
Front: +40 9.5x19
Rear: +40 8.5x19
KONIG Afterburners
http://www.tiredealersites.com/konig...ails&wid=27959
[Going to probably powder coat all black]
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I never got a chance to see mine in person yet, but from the pics I was sent up from my family, they certainly do appear to be pretty flush. (I'm living 1000kms away from my old house)
Dad drove the car a little bit to test it (over some speed-bumps, etc...) Said he didn't notice any rubbing, but I had him take it to the body-shop about 2 minutes away from my house and have the rear-fenders shaved just to be safe.
I'll be meeting up with my two brothers tomorrow somewhere between my old city and new one and switching cars with them. So i'll finally get to see it for the first time in person after all of my new mods... (Rims/Tires, Mazdaspeed CAI, Strakes, Front/Rear Rotary Accents, ZEnclosures Subwoofer box, etc...)
Put it away stock last fall, getting it back all modified
Dad drove the car a little bit to test it (over some speed-bumps, etc...) Said he didn't notice any rubbing, but I had him take it to the body-shop about 2 minutes away from my house and have the rear-fenders shaved just to be safe.
I'll be meeting up with my two brothers tomorrow somewhere between my old city and new one and switching cars with them. So i'll finally get to see it for the first time in person after all of my new mods... (Rims/Tires, Mazdaspeed CAI, Strakes, Front/Rear Rotary Accents, ZEnclosures Subwoofer box, etc...)
Put it away stock last fall, getting it back all modified
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Mazdaspeed springs
Front: +40 9.5x19
Rear: +40 8.5x19
KONIG Afterburners
http://www.tiredealersites.com/konig...ails&wid=27959
[Going to probably powder coat all black]
Front: +40 9.5x19
Rear: +40 8.5x19
KONIG Afterburners
http://www.tiredealersites.com/konig...ails&wid=27959
[Going to probably powder coat all black]
that fitment will work fine. if you want you can get a bit more aggressive on the rear and the front (for a more flush look and bigger lip). I checked the konig website to see if they have a full listing of available sizes and offsets posted... but it doesnt appear to be that way.
nonetheless - what you have will work, just make sure the 9.5 is in the rear and the 8.5 is in the front.
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Was that a typo? If not - flip the front with the rear.
that fitment will work fine. if you want you can get a bit more aggressive on the rear and the front (for a more flush look and bigger lip). I checked the konig website to see if they have a full listing of available sizes and offsets posted... but it doesnt appear to be that way.
nonetheless - what you have will work, just make sure the 9.5 is in the rear and the 8.5 is in the front.
that fitment will work fine. if you want you can get a bit more aggressive on the rear and the front (for a more flush look and bigger lip). I checked the konig website to see if they have a full listing of available sizes and offsets posted... but it doesnt appear to be that way.
nonetheless - what you have will work, just make sure the 9.5 is in the rear and the 8.5 is in the front.
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HELP PLEASE
Model: ADR M-Sport
Size: 18x8.5(front) 18x9.5(rear)
Bolt Pattern: 5x114.3
Offset: +35
Color: HyperBlack with Polish Lip
Condition: BRAND SPANKIN NEW
TIRE SPECIFICATION:
Model: NEXEN N5000
Size: 245/40(front) 275/35(rear)
My 8 is already on eibach lowering springs also.
Model: ADR M-Sport
Size: 18x8.5(front) 18x9.5(rear)
Bolt Pattern: 5x114.3
Offset: +35
Color: HyperBlack with Polish Lip
Condition: BRAND SPANKIN NEW
TIRE SPECIFICATION:
Model: NEXEN N5000
Size: 245/40(front) 275/35(rear)
My 8 is already on eibach lowering springs also.
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i wanna do ths combo, if it will work with no huge issues.
konig after burner
front 19x8 +40
rear 19x9.5 +40
only offsets available for 19x8 are +40 an +30
only offses available for 19x9.5 are +40 an +25.
i have tein basics an dont now what would look best. i dont mind havin to do a bit o fender rolling. opinions?
konig after burner
front 19x8 +40
rear 19x9.5 +40
only offsets available for 19x8 are +40 an +30
only offses available for 19x9.5 are +40 an +25.
i have tein basics an dont now what would look best. i dont mind havin to do a bit o fender rolling. opinions?
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i wanna do ths combo, if it will work with no huge issues.
konig after burner
front 19x8 +40
rear 19x9.5 +40
only offsets available for 19x8 are +40 an +30
only offses available for 19x9.5 are +40 an +25.
i have tein basics an dont now what would look best. i dont mind havin to do a bit o fender rolling. opinions?
konig after burner
front 19x8 +40
rear 19x9.5 +40
only offsets available for 19x8 are +40 an +30
only offses available for 19x9.5 are +40 an +25.
i have tein basics an dont now what would look best. i dont mind havin to do a bit o fender rolling. opinions?
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I have 255/35/18s with a +35 going on a Tein S-tech setup soon as well and that will give me a -7mm advantage over yours.
Just curious.
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i wanna do ths combo, if it will work with no huge issues.
konig after burner
front 19x8 +40
rear 19x9.5 +40
only offsets available for 19x8 are +40 an +30
only offses available for 19x9.5 are +40 an +25.
i have tein basics an dont now what would look best. i dont mind havin to do a bit o fender rolling. opinions?
konig after burner
front 19x8 +40
rear 19x9.5 +40
only offsets available for 19x8 are +40 an +30
only offses available for 19x9.5 are +40 an +25.
i have tein basics an dont now what would look best. i dont mind havin to do a bit o fender rolling. opinions?
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Those wheels are the Ruff Racing 280s.
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Thanks....they are sweet! I was doing some calculations and I think this is right.... If the OEM 18" wheels are 8" @ 50MM, then a 9.5" @35MM would push the wheel out 1" 3/8 (that's 1.5" / 2= .75" from centerline) + (15MM) = approx 1" 3/8 pushed out to the fender further than stock.
That means that the wheel itself is now flush with the outer fender if my calculations are correct.....yikes!
After looking at TragicallyHip's post, my calculations are pretty close. I think you will be OK since you have a nice amount of room up top but not sure
That means that the wheel itself is now flush with the outer fender if my calculations are correct.....yikes!
After looking at TragicallyHip's post, my calculations are pretty close. I think you will be OK since you have a nice amount of room up top but not sure